Caption

Denarius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: bust of Trajan facing right, wearing a laurel wreath and robe; rim inscription 'IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS VPP'. Reverse: the Genius, girded with a robe, stands facing left, holding a patera in his outstretched right hand consecrating gifts over an altar below, and a cornucopia in his left; rim inscription 'SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI'. Date: 103–111. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.17 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_040

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53.0Mb (4.1Mb) / 14.3in x 14.3in / 4304 x 4304 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse bust facing right wearing laurel wreath robe rim inscription Imp Traiano Avg Ger Dac Pm Tr P Cos Vpp Reverse Genius girded stands left holding patera outstretched right hand consecrating gifts altar cornucopia Spqr Optimo Principi Date 103–111 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.17 g circular metallic object worn textured surface showing relief standing human figure holding rounded object hand leafy branch small raised shape near figure's feet object shades gray silver areas darker gray patina slight tarnish.